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NHTSA Recall 15V806000: Anchorage (seat belts) and seat belts: front

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 285 vehicles. It affects 2014–2016 Forest River Legacy.

285
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2016
owners notified (February 1)
NHTSA campaign15V806000
Manufacturer campaign40-11192015-0117
ComponentsSEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE; SEAT BELTS › FRONT
Report receivedNovember 30, 2015
Owner notificationFebruary 1, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Legacy motorhomes, models 340BH, 340KP, and 360RB, manufactured September 12, 2013, to September 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a seat belts whose shoulder belt may rest at, or below, the shoulder of the seat occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies", and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Safety risk

If the shoulder belt rests too low on the torso, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install new seat belt systems, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on January 13, 2016. The recall began on February 1, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-293-6137 or 1-574-295-2117. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-11192015-0117.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 15V806000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River Legacy2014, 2015, 2016

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.